Tutong Travel Guide

Tutong is a sizeable town near to the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, and is the nearest major area of interest to the capital. It has nice beaches, several wildlife areas and Brunei's most colorful fish market.

Worth It?: Tutong is definitely worth a visit if you are already in Brunei as it is easy to get to and has many diverse attractions.
What to Do: haggling for handicrafts at the tamu open market, swimming at Unforgettable Beach, visiting Sungai Basong Recreational Park, Tutong River trips, trips to Tasek Merimbun Lake.
Best Time to Go: aim to get here November through February and avoid the wet season later on in the year.
How Long?: Two days is long enough for visiting Tutong and its surroundings.

The town is only a short drive from Bandar and is sandwiched between sea and river. There are plenty of tourist attractions including the beach, known as Unforgettable Beach, a large lake nearby, and a massive daily fish market.

Tutong town center also has a fair amount going for it, with cafés, fast food restaurants, bookshops, a supermarket, and several places to lay your head. Tutong is also easy to get to, being just 30 miles from Bandar Seri Begawan and connected directly by highway.

Travel to Tutong - Getting There

Tutong is about 30 miles from the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, and is on the main Bandar to Seria highway. Brunei International Airport is a short distance from Bandar, from where buses run to Tutong within the hour, or you could take a taxi direct from the airport.

Tutong Things to Do

Tutong Attractions

Seri Kenangan Beach

Unforgettable Beach is a major draw point for Tutong and is good for swimming, fishing, and picnicking.

The old jetty

head along the road through Kampong Kuala Tutong to pass through a beautiful forest of coconut palms before hitting the old jetty.

Tamu Tutong Kampong Serambungan

this tamu (open market) features an array of locally-made handicrafts, along with fruit and vegetables.

Sungai Basong Recreational Park

lying just north of town on the Muara-Tutong Highway, this park is good for relaxing and picnicking.

Tasek Merumbun

this is Brunei's largest lake, which is just outside town and comes with good visitor facilities in the central island including pavilions and chalets. There is also a trail here for nature lovers.

Louis Mini Zoo

this fine zoo is privately owned and features a good variety of animals and birds, including camels, snakes, monitor lizards, chimpanzees, and peacocks, and is great for kids.

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